2003 Drought Emergency Declarations

In 2003, IDWR issued 19 Drought Emergency Declarations that were approved by then Governor Dirk Kempthorne. Select the one you wish to view.


County/Area Date Declared
Bonneville August 6, 2003
Teton August 6, 2003
Lemhi July 24, 2003
Jefferson July 22, 2003
Bear Lake July 3, 2003
Owyhee June 24, 2003
Cassia June 19, 2003
Madison June 2, 2003
Blaine May 27, 2003
Oneida May 27, 2003
Caribou May 9, 2003
Bannock County May 6, 2003
Bingham County April 29, 2003
Butte County April 29, 2003
Clark County April 29, 2003
Custer County April 29, 2003
Fremont County April 29, 2003
Lincoln County April 29, 2003
Power County April 29, 2003

Drought Archives:

View an archive of Drought Emergency Declarations issued by the IDWR Director and approved by the Governor over previous years.

Additional Information:

Statutes:

  • 42-222A - Outlines the water right actions allowed following declaration of a drought emergency.